New pneumatic tyres imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $776.9 million of new pneumatic tyres in 2024 (217.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776.9M | 217.1K t |
| 2023 | $745.6M | 147.2K t |
| 2022 | $704.1M | 144.7K t |
| 2021 | $676.1M | 151.4K t |
| 2020 | $471.7M | 112.5K t |
| 2019 | $657.0M | 157.2K t |
| 2018 | $691.4M | 153.5K t |
| 2017 | $622.3M | 147.0K t |
Where South Africa imports new pneumatic tyres from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Japan (11%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $240.1M | 31% |
| Japan | $87.6M | 11% |
| Thailand | $77.8M | 10% |
| India | $56.7M | 7.3% |
| United States | $46.4M | 6% |
| Germany | $45.1M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $34.5M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $33.4M | 4.3% |
| Luxembourg | $31.4M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $17.4M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 4011
| 4011.20 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | 34% |
| 4011.10 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | 31% |
| 4011.80 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines | 28% |
| 4011.70 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines | 3.3% |
| 4011.90 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles | 1.7% |
| 4011.30 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft | 1% |
| 4011.40 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles | 0.8% |
| 4011.50 | Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
New pneumatic tyres exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $282.5 million of new pneumatic tyres in 2024 (55.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (10%), DR Congo (8%), Namibia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $29.6M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $23.6M | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $20.3M | 7.2% |
| United States | $20.1M | 7.1% |
| Botswana | $19.5M | 6.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $19.4M | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $18.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.8M | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of new pneumatic tyres imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported new pneumatic tyres worth $776.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply new pneumatic tyres to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($240.1 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of new pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of new pneumatic tyres to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $622.3 million in 2017 to $776.9 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export new pneumatic tyres?
Yes. South Africa exported $282.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the DR Congo and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $494.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for new pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for new pneumatic tyres is heading 4011. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4011.20 (34% of the value) and 4011.10 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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